McLean's Top 5: Most Popular Stories In June

MCLEAN, VA—Among Jackie Kennedy's childhood home going on the market to an Uber driver being carjacked at Tysons Corner Center, there was a lot of breaking news in McLean during June.

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Here are the top stories for the month in McLean, in no particular order:

Meet The Richest Person In Virginia

Their family business has fed America's sweet tooth for decades, and the sugar has helped make one person the richest in Virginia. Forbes came out with its list of the "Richest Person in Every State" last week.
And the richest person in Virginia is....Jacqueline Mar, who is worth $27.6 billion. The heiress to the Mars candy fortune, along with brothers John and the late Forrest Jr. (who died in July 2016 at age 84) inherited Mars Inc., headquartered in McLean.

Jackie Kennedy's Virginia Childhood Home Listed For $49.5M

McLean's lavish estates along the Potomac River are often the most expensive on the Northern Virginia market, and quite a few celebrities have made McLean home over the years. Arguably the most storied property is Merrywood, where Jackie Kennedy Onassis grew up. The home has changed hands a number of times since 1919 between top political and business leaders. Now current owner, AOL co-founder and former CEO Steve Case, is selling, and the asking price is $49.5 million.

Northern Virginia, DC Fireworks July 4 2017: Complete Guide and Schedule

Many locals and tourists headed to the nation's capital for the fireworks on the National Mall. But there will also be several events in Patch towns across Northern Virginia. We've rounded up Northern Virginia and Washington, DC fireworks celebrations during the long Fourth of July weekend.

Bank Robbed Near Spring Hill Station In Tysons

An unknown suspect is sought in a bank robbery reported near the Spring Hill Metro Station in Tysons Thursday, June 22. Fairfax County Police said the incident occurred around 2 p.m. at Old Dominion National Bank on Westwood Center Drive. Police say the unknown suspect demanded money from a teller and left with a undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured.

Uber Driver Carjacked In Tysons Corner

An Uber driver had his car stolen when he was held at gunpoint at the 8100 block of Leesburg Pike near Tysons Corner Center. The Uber driver was waiting for a new rider when the unknown suspect walked up to the car and demanded money. The victim said he had no money, and the suspect pointed a handgun and ordered the victim out of the car. The Uber driver got out and the suspect drove away.

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